Gov Akpabio lists qualities of his successor

Governor Godswill Akpabio has said that his successor in 2015 must have the capacity to continue with the current tempo of development in the state, irrespective of where the person comes from.

Addressing the leadership of Akwa Esop Imasong Ibibio, a socio-cultural group in the state, Akpabio said though he was not opposed to people talking about zoning, he will not support any candidate for the office of governor that lacks the vision and capacity to build on the greatness that Akwa Ibom State has attained under his administration.

The governor emphasised that he would actually oppose any bid to foist on the state a candidate that will not help to accelerate on-going progress in the state, adding: “Let me reiterate that by 2015, we will increase the positive history and make positive things to happen.”

Stressing that the discussion on zoning or no zoning was all right and healthy for democracy, Akpabio told the leadership of Akwa Esop, led by Ntisong Ibibio III, Essien Ekidem: “We need an Akwa Ibom person that can perform.”

The governor explained: “At this level of our development, let us look for a governor who will develop and move the state forward. So I call for love among our people and for acceptance of the next government, because no society can survive without peace and harmony.”

Elder Sam Ikon, Speaker of Awa Ibom State House of Assembly, had earlier in the week, said that the people of the state should look for the qualities of effectiveness, efficiency and capacity to perform in the next leader of the state.

Speaking in an interview in Uyo, Speaker Ikon called on Akwa Ibom people to forget about zoning and focus, instead, on how to find the man with the right attributes for leadership that can continue with the commendable pace and quality of development in the state under the watch of Governor Godswill Akpabio.

“I am a fan of effectiveness, efficiency and capacity because today in this state, the governor has come to show that even if somebody is not from your state, he can still touch your life. If we want the state to move forward, let us look at efficiency, effectiveness and capacity. Who has the capacity to deliver? That is the issue, not a tarnished arrangement.

As the number one citizen, the gov can have a say on the qualities of his successor to be. But to be candid, the onus rest on ordinary citizens of the state to choose who they want to be their governor come 2015.
This is what happens in true democracy. Anything short of this is tyranny.

Ever since dat i hav been hearing of good things,love,and financial support to d people from Government,as a citizen of d state,when is my turn? it might lead to robbery bicos a situation whereby some are enjoying why some are anguish around is not Good